Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Chandler Ellis,14, adds a rat as a finishing touch to the Halloween decorations in his front yard Thursday, October 31, 2013 before the trick-or-treaters come by.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News A Southwest airplane stopped at the Abilene Regional Airport after an emergency landing on Thursday, October 31, 2013.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Southwest Airlines passengers wait to board their flight at the Abilene Regional Airport after an emergency landing on Thursday, October 31, 2013. The plane landed after pilots smelled smoke in the cockpit. The plane was en route to Albuquerque.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Rescue the Animals SPCA Volunteer Kathy Serna shows off Rascal, a rescued Shepard-mix Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the SPCA. Rascal is one of many dogs who were once neglected or abused in Taylor County. Rescue the Animals is partnered with County Commissioner Chuck Statler and his daughter, Caroline, to proclaim November as Report Animal Abuse Month. If anyone wishes to report animal abuse or neglect, call 698-SPCA.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Caroline Statler, 12, hugs "Mama," a rescued dog, Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Rescue the Animals. Statler has joined her father, Taylor County Commissioner Chuck Statler, to raise awareness of the harm that animal abuse has on the community as well as the animal population.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Abilene Christian University juniors Brantly Houston, Rachel Katagiri, center and Dana Diling fill gas tanks of customers at the Shell Station on South First and Sayles Boulevard Thursday, October 31, 2013. Students were working at three stations in town conducting a marketing survey to learn how customers react to full service at a gas station. Students used the Texaco Five-Star Service model which included checking tire pressure, pumping gasoline, washing windows and friendly service. Students also asked customers to complete a survey for their experiment.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News Abilene Christian University juniors Dana Dilling, from left, Rachel Katagiri and Brantly Houston talk with Jeff Emery as he completes a survey for their marketing experiment Thursday, October 31, 2013.

Christopher Collins/Reporter-News Pedro Rocha Jr., 22, is escorted by a sheriff's deputy from the Brown County Courthouse Thursday. Rocha is standing trial on one charge of capital murder in connection with a 2009 home invasion and shooting death. His trial began Monday.

Eric J. Shelton/Reporter-News Taylor County Sheriff Ricky Bishop, from left, Executive Director of the Dodge Jones Foundation Joe Canon and Taylor County Sheriff office's John Graham listens as State Sen. Troy Fraser, right, encourages voters to vote "yes" on Proposition 6 during a news conference at Abilene Aero on Thursday, October 31, 2013.

Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Tyson McInroe gives a tour and short history lesson during the hayride at the McInroe Pumpkin Patch in Dublin, Oct. 25, 2013. The event is being held at the historic Harris House.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News A pumpkin ripens on the vine at the McInroe Pumpkin Patch in Dublin, Oct. 25, 2013. The fall event will be open until Nov. 10.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News A rod iron scarecrow sits in the pumpkin patch at Harris House in Dublin Oct. 25, 2013. The McInroe Pumpkin Patch is the first one for the new owner, Roxanne McInroe.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Keegan McInroe drives the barrel train through it's course in front of the Harris House in Dublin, Oct. 25, 2013. The historic home was purchased by his mother Roxanne in 2011.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News Kaleb Morton, 1 (left) and, Xander Gutierrez, 2, wander the pumpkin patch at the Harris House in Dublin Oct. 25, 2013. The fall event will be open until Nov. 10.

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Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News The Harris House, a 115 year-old Queen Anne Victorian home in Dublin, is also the site for a pumpkin patch this season, Oct. 25, 2013. Roxanne McInroe, the 7th and latest owner, said they will also have a Santa's Cottage in mid-December.

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Joy Lewis/Reporter-News All Saints Day in Roman Catholic churches will be celebrated Friday, November 1, 2013. Members of Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene will honor the saints with a mass service.

Joy Lewis/Reporter-News A statue of St. Francis is on display at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Joe Gawrieh, dressed as The Green Man, takes a practice swing before his at bat during ACU's Halloween baseball game on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at Crutcher Scott Field.